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Kane County Audubon Society will host a number of events inviting the public to enjoy nature this spring. Here’s what’s happening in March:

Led by a fourth-place finish from Vinnie Testa, Marmion had four wrestlers make their ways into the early medal rounds to secure All-State honors at the IHSA boys wrestling individual state meet.

A new business that offers pediatric therapy for communication skills and other services, including lactation support, has opened in Geneva.

Candidates running in the March primary for Kane County Board have competing philosophies on how to close the county's budget gap, according to their election questionnaires

A woman on a bicycle in Aurora was hospitalized in critical condition this week after a collision with an SUV, police said.

Glasses retailer Warby Parker is opening its 15th Illinois store in Geneva Commons, 414 Commons Drive, on Saturday.

Nine Kane County-Area wrestlers, including six from Marmion, will wrestle for an individual state title after winning their semifinal matchups, and more results from Day 2 of the IHSA Boys Wrestling State Championships from Friday.

Former Campton Hills village president Patsy Smith retained her position as treasurer following a failed vote to rescind the appointment at an hourlong special meeting Feb. 17.

The Central District 301 School Board announced in a news release that it appointed Amy MacCrindle as its new superintendent beginning July 1.

A Kane County Grand Jury returned an indictment for 76 felony charges against Batavia chirpractor David H. Hanson, 66 of them related to child sexual abuse material.

Jeffrey Magnussen: The County should support law enforcement actions including ICE. I do not understand why we would make it harder for law enforcement to remove illegal, law breaking individuals. Read Magnussen's full election questionnaire here

Kaelie Tomalak hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining in overtime, helping fourth-seeded St. Charles North hold off fifth-seeded York for a 48-46 victory for its third regional title in four years.

St. Charles East won its third consecutive regional title with a complete effort in a victory over Batavia in a Class 4A Regional title matchup

Elburn Village President Jeff Walter has questioned the validity of testing that found a high amount of a so-called “forever chemical” in one of the wells that provides drinking water to the community.

Batavia sophomore Kai Enos, who won the 120-pound title at the Class 2A Geneseo boys wrestling sectional and qualified for the state meet, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week

Another man from Elgin who had been reported missing for several weeks was determined by authorities to have drowned.

The Geneva City Council this week approved nearly $13 million in waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds to address improvements to its utility infrastructure.

With an unseasonably warm thaw amidst winter’s chill, the months-delayed leaf pickup has resumed across St. Charles.

Vote for your favorite businesses in Kane County’s 2026 Best of the Fox Readers’ Choice Awards!

When the boys wrestling state meet begins, 22 Kane County-area wrestlers will be aiming to win a state title. But for St. Charles East's Dom Munaretto and Marmion's Nicholas Garcia, it'll be a chance to make history and become a three-time individual champion.

The St. Charles School District 303 will host a ceremonial groundbreaking on Thursday for new classrooms and building renovations at Richmond Elementary School, $6.35 million in the making.

Ali Thomas had 10 of her game-high 12 points come in the second half, including the go-ahead free throws with 58.3 seconds left, to help No. 6 Batavia avoid the upset with a 39-37 victory over No. 11 DeKalb.

A heightened level of a pollutant known as a type of "forever chemicals" or PFAS has been detected in Elburn’s water.

With The Gardner School closer to gaining city approval, the city of St. Charles could implement the next step in a plan to address pedestrian safety and walkability in town.

Three Campton Hills trustees have set a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to consider rescinding the Village Board’s Feb. 3 action that confirmed former village president Patsy Smith as village treasurer.